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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snuck up
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Denis Bouanga’s second hat trick in CONCACAF play and Son Heung-min’s four goal contributions (three assists) in his Champions Cup debut were among the many moments that prompted Burbara to view LAFC as if the club arrived from another dimension.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026 -
The pungent aroma was bad news for the parrots when humans arrived in New Zealand hundreds of years ago.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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As fans turned up to support the Under-18s play Manchester City in the FA Youth Cup at Kingsmeadow Stadium, they were greeted by the official club mascot, Stamford the Lion.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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That test, in turn, turned up other issues with ground support equipment, which appeared to reduce the flow of liquid hydrogen into the booster.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
19 Feb. 2026
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During Little Elm head coach Damon Barnett’s first season in 2022, players told him not many fans showed up to varsity basketball games.—
Ishmael Johnson,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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About 30 to 40 people showed up at the Porter County Expo Center for the event, Communications Manager Jessica Cantarelli said.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Snuck up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuck%20up. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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